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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.36, 719.46 and 418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.36, 719.46 and 418.80 is: 627.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.36 : 719.46 = 418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.36/719.46 = 418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.36x = 719.46 × 418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.36x = 301,309.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,309.85/480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.26

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